I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for
a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.

We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.

It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.

What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?

Mordechai

Mordechai Housman wrote:
> I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for
> a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>
> We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>
> It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>
> What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
>
Cash or a credit card. For several reasons it's much better to stop
for a while and get something to eat. Take apples or bananas, maybe,
and some water. But don't be planning on driving nonstop for many
hours without any kind of break or walking around time. -aem

aem wrote:
> Cash or a credit card. For several reasons it's much better to stop
> for a while and get something to eat. Take apples or bananas, maybe,
> and some water. But don't be planning on driving nonstop for many
> hours without any kind of break or walking around time. -aem

Stopping at restaurants can take up a huge amount of time. An 8 hour
drive can turn into 10.

We drove across country every summer. The trick with kids is to get an
early start to the drive. I mean daybreak. Kid sleeps for two hours in
the car. Stop at a park or rest stop and have breakfast. For us, these
car trips were the only time Mom would buy Cocoa Puffs and Frosted
Flakes cereal instead of Cheerios or Total or something healthy. She'd
buy a small container of milk at the 7-11 for the cereal. Don't bother
trying to pack leftover milk. It always spills. Lunch was a stop at a
park, where we were supposed "run our legs off." Mom would set the
picnic table, and we would play on the swings. We'd eat sandwiches and
homemade cookies. The lunchbox went right back in the trunk of the car,
and we were off again. We could get exercise and eat lunch in about 30
minutes. If you go to a restaurant, you have to sit still, when you
don't want to. We did stop early at the end of the day, usually at a
motel with a pool so we could swim while Mom and Dad had a martini.
Then, we'd go out for a hamburger and go to bed early. Same thing the
next morning. Mom brought the coffee pot and it started the brewing at
5 a.m. for her and Dad. We, the kids, were placed in the back seat,
still sleeping, in our jammies. When we woke up, we'd already traveled
200 miles.

Mom made chocolate drop cookies with chocolate frosting for these
trips. This is the only time she made these kind for some reason.
Perhaps, she felt they held up well in the "lunch box" for two or three
days.

Karen

Karen wrote:

> aem wrote:
> > Cash or a credit card. For several reasons it's much better to stop
> > for a while and get something to eat. Take apples or bananas, maybe,
> > and some water. But don't be planning on driving nonstop for many
> > hours without any kind of break or walking around time. -aem
>
> Stopping at restaurants can take up a huge amount of time. An 8 hour
> drive can turn into 10.

Only if you stay for two hours.
Driving for 8 hours straight is a bad idea. The driver gets bored and risks
falling asleep. Kids get bored and restless. It is a good idea to stop
every few hours and walk around for a few minutes and get the blood
flowing.

> We drove across country every summer. The trick with kids is to get an
> early start to the drive. I mean daybreak. Kid sleeps for two hours in
> the car.

That is a good way to travel. Five years ago I went on a trip to Europe
with two of my brothers and their wives. My wife could not get the time
off work. While both brothers, one SiL and I were all early risers, were
late getting going every morning because the other SiL liked to sleep later
and have a leisurely breakfast. We never hit the road until about 11 am.
That late start meant driving all day and then grabbing a hotel around 7 pm
and not having time to look around.

I took my wife back two years later and did a similar circuit. She and I
were down for the breakfast buffet just about as soon as it was opened. We
had a nice leisurely breakfast, then back to the room to get our stuff,
check out and were on the road by about 8 am. We could travel for about 6
hours to get to our next destination, stop for a bite, grab a hotel and
have the rest of the afternoon and the evening to enjoy the place.

> Only if you stay for two hours.
> Driving for 8 hours straight is a bad idea. The driver gets bored and
> risks
> falling asleep. Kids get bored and restless. It is a good idea to stop
> every few hours and walk around for a few minutes and get the blood
> flowing

I think it depends on the person. Personally I find most road trips a
beating, and I can't wait to get to the destination. Snacking/eating helps
me while away the hours and miles. We stop to use restroom and move around a
bit (no more then 5-10 min. If we stop and eat, even for 30 min., it drives
me nuts watching all of the cars fly by. Then again we switch drivers every
2-3 hours, so it's not too bad.

When we moved from NJ to Texas, we drove with three children 7-12 age range,
and trying to be easy on them we would suggest stopping or calling it a day
and getting a motel.... but those kids must have picked up my temperament,
because they always wanted to keep on moving down the road.

Now when we make road trips (no kids at home anymore) we take lots of
snacks... grapes, cheese, chip,,, you name it. Also have been listening to
books on CD... Dang, does that make the trip go fast.

Larry T

LT wrote:
> I think it depends on the person. Personally I find most road trips a
> beating, and I can't wait to get to the destination. Snacking/eating helps
> me while away the hours and miles. We stop to use restroom and move around a
> bit (no more then 5-10 min. If we stop and eat, even for 30 min., it drives
> me nuts watching all of the cars fly by. Then again we switch drivers every
> 2-3 hours, so it's not too bad.
>
> When we moved from NJ to Texas, we drove with three children 7-12 age range,
> and trying to be easy on them we would suggest stopping or calling it a day
> and getting a motel.... but those kids must have picked up my temperament,
> because they always wanted to keep on moving down the road.
>
> Now when we make road trips (no kids at home anymore) we take lots of
> snacks... grapes, cheese, chip,,, you name it. Also have been listening to
> books on CD... Dang, does that make the trip go fast.

Word games or who am I passes the time, too. We kept a pocket
dictionary in the glove compartment to settle disputes.

Karen

aem wrote on 13 Jun 2006 in rec.food.cooking

>
> Mordechai Housman wrote:
> > I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover
for
> > a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
> >
> > We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
> >
> > It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
> >
> > What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
> >
> Cash or a credit card. For several reasons it's much better to stop
> for a while and get something to eat. Take apples or bananas, maybe,
> and some water. But don't be planning on driving nonstop for many
> hours without any kind of break or walking around time. -aem
>
>

Since most women will require pit stops about every 4 hrs or less. Figure
on Dinner or Truck Stop Dinning. This also helps in letting you
relax/unwind from driving so you won't fall asleep.

Dinner or Truck Stop eating can be pleasant...I hear good things about
Cracker Barrel.

But for in car refreshment various fruit juices and coffee or tea travel
well in a thermos.

--
-Alan

Mr Libido Incognito > wrote in
:

> aem wrote on 13 Jun 2006 in rec.food.cooking
>
>>
>> Mordechai Housman wrote:
>> > I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover
> for
>> > a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>> >
>> > We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>> >
>> > It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>> >
>> > What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
>> >
>> Cash or a credit card. For several reasons it's much better to stop
>> for a while and get something to eat. Take apples or bananas, maybe,
>> and some water. But don't be planning on driving nonstop for many
>> hours without any kind of break or walking around time. -aem
>>
>>
>
> Since most women will require pit stops about every 4 hrs or less.
> Figure on Dinner or Truck Stop Dinning. This also helps in letting you
> relax/unwind from driving so you won't fall asleep.
>
> Dinner or Truck Stop eating can be pleasant...I hear good things about
> Cracker Barrel.
>
> But for in car refreshment various fruit juices and coffee or tea
> travel
> well in a thermos.


Who can't keep their appetite in check for a stretch of a day???

I only keep water in the car during road trips. It's a natural that when
you stop to fill up the tank that you stop at a station with snacks. When
arriving at a destination, that's the time to refuel yourself, imho.

Lollipops (blow pops!) and/or gum are good jaw exercise (tire your
appetite).

But depending on how fast you can drive, it's still rough putting in 16
hours of your day behind the steering wheel. Traffic will always put you
behind schedule (figure that in). Not a casual trip for certain. Like
everybody else suggested, stay at your destination overnight.

Andy

Andy wrote:

> Lollipops (blow pops!) and/or gum are good jaw exercise (tire your
> appetite).

Sunflower seeds and spit the shell out the window! woo hoo road trip.

Karen

Mr Libido Incognito wrote on 13 Jun 2006 in rec.food.cooking

> aem wrote on 13 Jun 2006 in rec.food.cooking
>
> >
> > Mordechai Housman wrote:
> > > I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a
> > > stopover
> for
> > > a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
> > >
> > > We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
> > >
> > > It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
> > >
> > > What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
> > >
> > Cash or a credit card. For several reasons it's much better to stop
> > for a while and get something to eat. Take apples or bananas,
> > maybe, and some water. But don't be planning on driving nonstop for
> > many hours without any kind of break or walking around time. -aem
> >
> >
>
> Since most women will require pit stops about every 4 hrs or less.
> Figure on Dinner or Truck Stop Dinning. This also helps in letting you
> relax/unwind from driving so you won't fall asleep.
>
> Dinner or Truck Stop eating can be pleasant...I hear good things about
> Cracker Barrel.
>
> But for in car refreshment various fruit juices and coffee or tea
> travel
> well in a thermos.
>

A picnic basket...cold fried chicken, cole slaw, apple pie...home made
Ice tea to drink.

--
-Alan

aem wrote:
> Mordechai Housman wrote:
>
>>I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for
>>a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>>
>>We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>>
>>It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>>
>>What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
>>
>
> Cash or a credit card. For several reasons it's much better to stop
> for a while and get something to eat. Take apples or bananas, maybe,
> and some water. But don't be planning on driving nonstop for many
> hours without any kind of break or walking around time. -aem
>

I agree with that plan. Years ago we used to pack food to try and
minimize time. Then you get there sooner but are totally burnt out from
continuous driving. Stopping for at least one decent meal which also
gives a break from driving makes a big difference.

"George" > wrote

> I agree with that plan. Years ago we used to pack food to try and minimize
> time. Then you get there sooner but are totally burnt out from continuous
> driving. Stopping for at least one decent meal which also gives a break
> from driving makes a big difference.

Keep in mind he keeps strict kosher, he's probably not going
to eat at places along the way.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:

> "George" > wrote
>
> > I agree with that plan. Years ago we used to pack food to try and minimize
> > time. Then you get there sooner but are totally burnt out from continuous
> > driving. Stopping for at least one decent meal which also gives a break
> > from driving makes a big difference.
>
> Keep in mind he keeps strict kosher, he's probably not going
> to eat at places along the way.
>

I also noted that he ask to ask what kind of food he should take, as if someone
here is going to know more than he does about what he and his family like.
Maybe we should have just recommended some amphetamines and do away with the
need to stop for anything but gas.

"George" > wrote

> I agree with that plan. Years ago we used to pack food to try and minimize
> time. Then you get there sooner but are totally burnt out from continuous
> driving. Stopping for at least one decent meal which also gives a break
> from driving makes a big difference.

Keep in mind he keeps strict kosher, he's probably not going
to eat at places along the way.

nancy

"aem" > wrote in message
ups.com...
>
> Mordechai Housman wrote:
>> I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover
>> for
>> a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>>
>> We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>>
>> It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>>
>> What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
>>
> Cash or a credit card. For several reasons it's much better to stop
> for a while and get something to eat. Take apples or bananas, maybe,
> and some water. But don't be planning on driving nonstop for many
> hours without any kind of break or walking around time. -aem

I forgot to mention that we eat only kosher, so for the most part we
have to bring our own food.

Mordechai Housman wrote:
> I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for
> a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>
> We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>
> It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>
> What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
>
> Mordechai


I like to pack things like cheese, fruit, and crackers. You could even
add in some summer sausage or pepperoni type stuff. Yogurt covered
raisins are another favorite to have along. I don't like to eat heavy
food while driving :P

I would suggest that you at least stop at a rest area to get out and eat
if you can - 8-9 hours in a car seems like a LONG trip without stops.

Roberta (in VA)

"Roberta" > wrote

> Mordechai Housman wrote:

>> I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for a
>> few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>>
>> We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.

> I would suggest that you at least stop at a rest area to get out and eat
> if you can - 8-9 hours in a car seems like a LONG trip without stops.

I would suggest that even with two people driving, that is a long
time to be on the road without real sleep. Be smart, if you feel
drowsy at all, pull over. People have a funny habit of driving off
the road when they fall asleep behind the wheel.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:
>
> "Roberta" > wrote
>
>> Mordechai Housman wrote:
>
>>> I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for a
>>> few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>>>
>>> We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>
>> I would suggest that you at least stop at a rest area to get out and eat
>> if you can - 8-9 hours in a car seems like a LONG trip without stops.
>
> I would suggest that even with two people driving, that is a long
> time to be on the road without real sleep. Be smart, if you feel
> drowsy at all, pull over. People have a funny habit of driving off
> the road when they fall asleep behind the wheel.
>
> nancy
>
>

My ex and I once got in the car after work and headed west. At some point in
the middle of the night we were headed through nebraska or colorado, I was
driving she was sleeping. These mice kept running across the freeway and I was
sitting there muttering "damned mice running across the road". then the mice
started flying across the road. When I muttered "damned mice flying across the
road" I realized it was time to wake the girl, change the cd and work a little
harder to stay focused.

to be clear, I did NOT fall asleep!

As luck would have it, we blew a tire outside Sterling, CO at 4 in the
morning. We dialed up AAA and got towed in (the wheel was rusted to the bolts
and I couldn't get it off, I can change my own tire. Hell, even the tow truck
driver couldn't get the wheel off) and we napped in the parking lot of the
repair shop. Made it to denver in time to meet a friend for breakfast then
headed down to New Mexico.

--
..:Heather:.
www.velvet-c.com
Step off, beyotches, I'm the roflpimp!

"The Bubbo" > wrote

> Nancy Young wrote:

>> I would suggest that even with two people driving, that is a long
>> time to be on the road without real sleep. Be smart, if you feel
>> drowsy at all, pull over. People have a funny habit of driving off
>> the road when they fall asleep behind the wheel.

> started flying across the road. When I muttered "damned mice flying across
> the
> road" I realized it was time to wake the girl, change the cd and work a
> little
> harder to stay focused.
>
> to be clear, I did NOT fall asleep!

(laugh!) Funny.

When I was in my 20s, I could drive all day and all night, too.
I wouldn't try it now.

> As luck would have it, we blew a tire outside Sterling, CO at 4 in the
> morning. We dialed up AAA and got towed in (the wheel was rusted to the
> bolts
> and I couldn't get it off, I can change my own tire. Hell, even the tow
> truck
> driver couldn't get the wheel off) and we napped in the parking lot of the
> repair shop. Made it to denver in time to meet a friend for breakfast then
> headed down to New Mexico.

Ugh, that's got to be the worst, car trouble on a road trip. They should
break while they are sitting there in the driveway instead of
inconveniencing
everyone. (laugh)

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:
>
> "The Bubbo" > wrote
>
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> I would suggest that even with two people driving, that is a long
>>> time to be on the road without real sleep. Be smart, if you feel
>>> drowsy at all, pull over. People have a funny habit of driving off
>>> the road when they fall asleep behind the wheel.
>
>> started flying across the road. When I muttered "damned mice flying across
>> the
>> road" I realized it was time to wake the girl, change the cd and work a
>> little
>> harder to stay focused.
>>
>> to be clear, I did NOT fall asleep!
>
> (laugh!) Funny.
>
> When I was in my 20s, I could drive all day and all night, too.
> I wouldn't try it now.

Yeah, the last time I did it I drove 25 hours from minneapolis to atlanta
starting at 5 in the afternoon. We stopped in Paducah, KY for waffle house at
4am (it was awful), Nashville for Bongo Java, and Hatch show print at 9am,
Lynchburg TN for the JD distillery (Goose wasn't doing tours so we didn't
stay) then meandered the rest of the way down. We got to Atlanta around 5.
Slept for 3 hours, found some dinner and then crashed. The next day we headed
out to Savannah.

>
>> As luck would have it, we blew a tire outside Sterling, CO at 4 in the
>> morning. We dialed up AAA and got towed in (the wheel was rusted to the
>> bolts
>> and I couldn't get it off, I can change my own tire. Hell, even the tow
>> truck
>> driver couldn't get the wheel off) and we napped in the parking lot of the
>> repair shop. Made it to denver in time to meet a friend for breakfast then
>> headed down to New Mexico.
>
> Ugh, that's got to be the worst, car trouble on a road trip. They should
> break while they are sitting there in the driveway instead of
> inconveniencing
> everyone. (laugh)
>

It was really frustrating because I can change a tire and I would have changed
this one and not called for a tow but I could not get the wheel off. The tow
truck driver came out and he was all cranky because we got him out of bed and
so he was going to show us dumb girls a lesson. He couldn't get the tire off
either. I didn't mind that particular flat tire, the trip was a last minute
jump in the car and go kind of thing and I just figured it was part of the
adventure.

> nancy
>
>

I miss road tripping like that. I had cats at the time and it's easy enough to
leave them with enough food or have someone stop in. Now I have two dogs and
it requires more planning.

--
..:Heather:.
www.velvet-c.com
Step off, beyotches, I'm the roflpimp!

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Roberta" > wrote
>
>> Mordechai Housman wrote:
>
>>> I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover
>>> for a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>>>
>>> We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>
>> I would suggest that you at least stop at a rest area to get out and
>> eat if you can - 8-9 hours in a car seems like a LONG trip without
>> stops.
>
> I would suggest that even with two people driving, that is a long
> time to be on the road without real sleep. Be smart, if you feel
> drowsy at all, pull over. People have a funny habit of driving off
> the road when they fall asleep behind the wheel.

Good suggestion, Nancy. We made frequent stops on our last trip, but the
point was that we rotated drivers so everyone could get a chance to
sleep at least four hours at a stretch.

That last trip was a much longer one, and we had more drivers then, but
still, it was rough. Luckily we were not in a hurry.

We won't hurry much this time either, but we do want to make it in time
for the wedding. The trip is an 8-hour trip, but we hope to leave with a
nice time margin.

"Mordechai Housman" > wrote in message
news:COrjg.4493$891.4041@trndny01...
> I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for a
> few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>
> We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>
> It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>
> What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
>
> Mordechai

Will you be taking a cooler?
Water, grapes, banana's, apples, cheese, raisins, yogurt (don't forget the
spoons) turkey breast and/or ham slices, PB&J sandwiches. IMO Keeping it
simple is the best way to go.
Some things that I find helpful is to make little packets of each food so
the kids (and adults) can reach into the cooler and take one out at a time.
I use the zip loc snack size bags.
I also don't use ice in my cooler, I freeze bottles of water and put them on
the bottom, it keeps the food nice and cold and as it melts you have water
to drink on the trip.

Knit Chic wrote:
> "Mordechai Housman" > wrote in message
> news:COrjg.4493$891.4041@trndny01...
>
>>I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for a
>>few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>>
>>We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>>
>>It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>>
>>What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
>>
>>Mordechai
>
>
> Will you be taking a cooler?
> Water, grapes, banana's, apples, cheese, raisins, yogurt (don't forget the
> spoons) turkey breast and/or ham slices, PB&J sandwiches. IMO Keeping it
> simple is the best way to go.
> Some things that I find helpful is to make little packets of each food so
> the kids (and adults) can reach into the cooler and take one out at a time.
> I use the zip loc snack size bags.
> I also don't use ice in my cooler, I freeze bottles of water and put them on
> the bottom, it keeps the food nice and cold and as it melts you have water
> to drink on the trip.
>
>

Do not take anything too salty that will require liquids to quench the
resulting thirst, which will require extra bathroom stops.

Mordechai Housman wrote:
> I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for
> a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>
> We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>
> It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>
> What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
>
> Mordechai

I raised 3 boys, did car vacations as long as 9 days where we were
driving as much as every other day for most of the day. I reccommend
Valium. If you're driving, give it to the kids. If you're not driving,
take it yourself!

salgud wrote:

>
> I raised 3 boys, did car vacations as long as 9 days where we were
> driving as much as every other day for most of the day. I reccommend
> Valium. If you're driving, give it to the kids. If you're not driving,
> take it yourself!

I had three brothers. When we hit the road my father stopped when we arrived
at our destination.

Dave Smith wrote:
> I had three brothers. When we hit the road my father stopped when we arrived
> at our destination.

I don't like to stop, either. Pit stops need to coincide with bathroom
stops.

Driving SF to LA on I-5, you just want to get there. Afterall,
Disneyland usually stays open late on Friday nights!

Karen

Karen wrote:

> Dave Smith wrote:
> > I had three brothers. When we hit the road my father stopped when we arrived
> > at our destination.
>
> I don't like to stop, either. Pit stops need to coincide with bathroom
> stops.

Bathroom breaks?? Not with my father at the wheel.

Mordechai Housman wrote:
> I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for
> a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>
> We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>
> It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>
> What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
>
> Mordechai

we take lots of trail mix, dried fruit, nuts, etc. Nonperishable and
can be eaten over the course of the trip if not finished in the car. I
also usually grab granola bars, bake some sturdy cookies, and take some
processed cheese (Babybel mini-wheels). Juice boxes and water bottles.
Maybe some veggies - baby acrrots, peas in the pod, celery sticks, etc.
I like crunchy stuff in small bites to keep me going. Sometimes we pop
popcorn, spray it with PAM, and sprinkle it with parmesan for the road.

Mordechai Housman wrote:
> I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for
> a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>
> We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>
> It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>
> What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?

A small cooler with fruit and bottled water is fine... perhaps a box of
graham crackers.

Eat moderately before you depart. Plan a one hour stop for lunch...
gotta stretch those legs.. and don't eat a heavy meal. Since you're
doing a quick turn around, only a couple three hours, then eat another
light meal after arriving at your destination.

You don't want to eat any heavy foods when driving all day and night or
you'll have a heck of a time staying alert enough to drive safely. And
stick to the big chain eateries and truck stops at the interstate rest
areas, they are much less prone to spreading food borne illnesses than
out of the way in-town stand alone joints... nothing ruins a trip more
than half way through you get the shits because you couldn't resist the
all you can eat chili dawg special at "Ramone's Tex Mex".

When I used to do long road trips (and I did lots) I mostly stopped to
eat at stupidmarkets... shop the aisles for whatever you like even if
it's only a package of rolls and a couple packs of sliced cheeze and
turkey off the rack. Or splurge at the deli counter... turkey, ham,
roast beef sandwiches (stay clear of salty salami/balogna type stuff),
a small salad, a couple pieces of fruit, a big wedge of watermelon is
good, and a cold soft drink. Find a park bench to eat and then walk
about for a while... an hour later you'll be all refreshed to continue.

Actually if you're not a very experienced long distance driver then the
kind of trip you're planning is extremely ill advised, I very strongly
suggest you stop for a night's rest at a Super 8 or some such before
driving home. And you're obviously not any kind of an experienced long
distance driver or you'd not be asking something so basic as what to
eat. Be safe rather than sorry, do not attempt it, especially not
with a 9 year old. You'd be taking a horrendous risk driving all night
right after driving all day... even professional 18 wheeler truckers
don't do 18 hour hauls with no sleep.

You're obviously trying to save the price of a motel room, you're nuts.

Sheldon

Sheldon wrote:
> You're obviously trying to save the price of a motel room, you're nuts.

Maybe not. A week vacation filled with 4 days driving is not enough
time vacationing. Two drivers can do 8-9 hours, no problem.

Karen

On 13 Jun 2006 09:02:51 -0700, "Karen" > wrote:

>
>Sheldon wrote:
>> You're obviously trying to save the price of a motel room, you're nuts.
>
>Maybe not. A week vacation filled with 4 days driving is not enough
>time vacationing. Two drivers can do 8-9 hours, no problem.

But it's not a week's trip - he specifically says they're driving to
their destination and only stopping for two or three hours... I assume
for a wedding or funeral or something of that sort... and then turning
around and driving the same distance again (so I assume back home).
Now THAT seems nuts to me.

Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:
> But it's not a week's trip - he specifically says they're driving to
> their destination and only stopping for two or three hours... I assume
> for a wedding or funeral or something of that sort... and then turning
> around and driving the same distance again (so I assume back home).
> Now THAT seems nuts to me.

Just with the price of gasoline to consider, it doesn't seem worth it
to me, either.

Karen

"Karen AKA Kajikit" > wrote in message
...
> On 13 Jun 2006 09:02:51 -0700, "Karen" > wrote:
>
>>
>>Sheldon wrote:
>>> You're obviously trying to save the price of a motel room, you're
>>> nuts.
>>
>>Maybe not. A week vacation filled with 4 days driving is not enough
>>time vacationing. Two drivers can do 8-9 hours, no problem.
>
> But it's not a week's trip - he specifically says they're driving to
> their destination and only stopping for two or three hours... I assume
> for a wedding or funeral or something of that sort... and then turning
> around and driving the same distance again (so I assume back home).
> Now THAT seems nuts to me.

Well, the wedding is Thursday night, and we need to be back home for the
Sabbath, Friday evening. It's as simple as that. We wish we could stay
in Toronto for the Sabbath, but we have commitments back home, so we
can't.

Karen wrote:
> Sheldon wrote:
> > You're obviously trying to save the price of a motel room, you're nuts.
>
> Maybe not. A week vacation filled with 4 days driving is not enough
> time vacationing. Two drivers can do 8-9 hours, no problem.

What week vacation?!?!?

Sheldon

Sheldon wrote:

> What week vacation?!?!?

Just a point that who wants to prolong the driving to take up more
precious time when there isn't any time...

Karen

"Karen" > wrote:
> Sheldon wrote:
>
> > What week vacation?!?!?
>
> Just a point that who wants to prolong the driving to take up more
> precious time when there isn't any time...

The smarmy dishonest **** attempts smoke and mirrors when she can't
admit she's functionally illiterate... you low IQ dumb ****.

Sheldon

Mordechai Housman wrote:
> I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for
> a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>
> We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>
> It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>
> What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
>
> Mordechai

We just did a car trip over the weekend and I was going to post about
food, but it occurred to me that a nine hour drive with no rest and
then nine hours back is not safe. Even if you take turns driving, the
other person is not really resting. Nine hours is a LONG time to drive
and you will be exhausted by the time you get there, and in no shape to
just hop back in the car and drive another nine hours. Please spend
the night at your destination or don't take the trip. Even if this is
some kind of emergency, you shouldn't do it the way you described.
Good luck.

Crispee

On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 05:12:02 GMT, "Mordechai Housman"
> wrote:

>I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for
>a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>
>We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>
>It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>
>What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?

I don't know about food, but it sounds like a slightly insane trip to
me... if I was your wife I'd be insisting on stopping for the night in
a motel (even a motel 6!) and then driving back in the morning. You're
talking about a 24-hour day here, which would be absolutely
exhausting...

As for food for the trip, when we travel I pack a bag with
non-perishable snacks. Some jellybeans or similar candies for energy,
nuts are good for protein, homemade or bought cookies, and some
crackers. Real food can be obtained from a store enroute - with a
drive that long you'll HAVE to make at least one meal stop on the way.

Mordechai Housman wrote:
>
> I'm going to be on the road for about 8 or 9 hours, with a stopover for
> a few hours,and then 8 or 9 hours back.
>
> We will be traveling there during the day, and returning at night.
>
> It will be my wife and I, and a nine-year-old boy.
>
> What would you suggest I pack for food for these three people?
>
> Mordechai

If you have wife and kid in the car forget entirely about driving the
segments non-stop, or rent an RV for the trip. For whatever reason women
and children are rarely ever able to synchronize things like bathroom
breaks with regular fuel stops. It's quite different if it's just you
driving solo. As always if you get at all tired or fatigued pull over
and rest.

As for road chow, onboard food should be limited to drinks like water /
powerade / diet soda, fruits and nuts / trail mix / granola bars. Most
anything else will tend to over fill you, require extra rest stops or
drain energy.

Pete C.

Aside from real food, I'd take cheweing gum and fructise candy with me. For
better concetrantion and to help me stay awake. Plus lots of (bottled)
water, I get groggy when deheydrated.